Add 60/32 and 16/75
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 16/75
60/32 + 16/75 is 1253/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
60/32 = 60 × 75/32 × 75 = 4500/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
16/75 = 16 × 32/75 × 32 = 512/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
4500/2400 + 512/2400 = 4500 + 512/2400 = 5012/2400 - 5012/2400 simplified gives 1253/600
- So, 60/32 + 16/75 = 1253/600
In mixed form: 253/600
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